Director’s cut scripts for English class readings
and school stage productions
The Shakespeare Out Loud series was created so that
young people might learn to love Shakespeare. The scripts
average 70% of the originals, are formatted in thoughts and
retain textual integrity. The spacious 81/2” by 11” layout
facilitates comprehension and note taking. The coil binding
and laminated covers makes them useful and durable.
The Shakespeare Out Loud series was created to be
PRACTICED!
Author Rodger Barton as Edgar
with
Peter Ustinov as King Lear,
Stratford 1981Testimonials
Stouffville D. S. S., Carole Stitt, Twelfth Night and teacher guide with English class, 2009
Your materials are a huge hit! My class is engaged in the play in ways that they aren't even aware of ... the connections they are making are awesome and the fact that they remain on task for the entire period is amazing! Your director's notes in the teacher's guide make the work come alive and generate some really interesting conversation and ideas. Thank you so much for your work
Columbus School for Girls, Janetta Davis, production of Macbeth, 2005
The show was fabulous - and I credit your amazing adaptation. The vacuuming process allowed us to get to the dramatic action - immediately. Not having to spend weeks having to figure out obscure references, permitted the girls to go so much further with their work on character than they would have had the time to do with an "un-vacuumed” version.
St. Joseph's High School, Cathy Landry, Head of English, Ottawa, 2007
When my students use Shakespeare Out Loud, they truly "get into it." They develop a true appreciation for the words, the language and the story. It envelops them. Students who had never acted or wanted to act are now "up there." They really have begun to listen to the words, to rehearse their parts and put forward a depth to what they are saying. I cannot believe how this series entices them into the plays and truly motivates them.
Albuquerque Academy, Janice Fichuk, production of Romeo & Juliet, 2006
Rodger, I just wanted to let you know how successful our Romeo & Juliet was. The script was so actor friendly. The size made adding blocking notes easy and was comfortable to hold. The pace of the production was swift and even our young 6th and 7th graders understood the production easily. I emailed your Web Site to several friends who teach theatre in High Schools around the country and told them how pleased I was with your script.
Nelson High School, Claire Bird, Ontario
Rodger’s scripts are fabulous. The students easily follow the plotline and get the humor, without having to stop and have it explained. Having the lines presented as thoughts, allows the students to read aloud without causing it to be choppy. They understand and enjoy.
Michael O'Gorman, Ontario Ministry of Education
I wish I was back in the classroom. I would have been a far better teacher.
David Booth, literacy advocate and acclaimed author
I feel strongly that the readable Shakespeare Out Loud scripts are a fine way to explore literacy with young people.
Brentwood College School, Paul Collis, Head of English, Vancouver Island, 2006
I absolutely love your editions as a teaching tool for so many obvious reasons. I'm sold for life!
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